Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2002 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix | LC | breeding | 1990-1999 | 41 individuals | C6 |
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding | 1990-1999 | 66 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding | 1990-1999 | 1 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | LC | breeding | 1990-1999 | 50 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding | 1990-1999 | 5 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | breeding | 1990-1999 | 58 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding | 1990-1999 | 173 breeding pairs | C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2002) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | Lüneburger Heide | Nature Park | 100 |
| 1977 | Ehbläcksmoor | Naturschutzgebiet | <1 |
| 1993 | Lüneburger Heide | Naturschutzgebiet | 100 |
| 1998 | Lüneburger Heide | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 100 |
| 2001 | Lüneburger Heide | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Heathland | 50 |
| Forest | 30 | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams, Raised bogs | 10 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lüneburger Heide (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lüneburger-heide-iba-germany on 27/11/2024.